For Immediate Release
March 6, 2009

Rabbette Reunion at Mesa Historical Museum

(Mesa, Ariz.) – Calling all former Mesa High School Rabbettes!

On Saturday, April 25, 2009, the Mesa Historical Museum will host the second annual reunion for all former Mesa High Rabbettes.

In 1913, the Peppettes were founded and organized by a Mesa High junior, Bobby Petrie, a cheer leader, as a popularity club for boys and girls to sustain and increase school spirit at all athletic events. Over the years, the organization grew. In 1948, the members of the squad chose the name Rabbettes by submitting a list of names and voting on them. Rabbettes was chosen unanimously, in recognition of the Mesa High mascot, the jackrabbit. The Rabbettes were led by Miss Marjorie Entz until 1971, when she retired. After Entz’s retirement, there was no one willing to devote the energy and enthusiasm which she had lavished on the group, so the Rabbettes also retired.

Join us for an afternoon of fun reminiscing about your days as a Rabbette. $25 per person registration includes lunch and a self-guided tour of the museum. April 10, 2009, is the registration deadline.

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About the Mesa Historical Museum:
The Mesa Historical Museum was founded as a non-profit entity in 1966, situated on over 4 acres in the heart of Mesa's historic Lehi neighborhood. In addition to more than 80,000 objects in its collection, the Museum makes its home in the oldest standing school building in the East Valley, recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is the recent recipient of the American Association of State and Local History Award of Excellence and the Museum Association of Arizona‘s Award of Excellence.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Lisa Anderson, Executive Director
Mesa Historical Museum
Direct: (480) 835-7358
Email: lisa@mesahistoricalmuseum.org